Jack B
Member
I recalled a Gun Test magazine article a year or so ago on the Star 9mm Model BM semi-auto. Surprisingly to me, it got good marks from Todd, because that monthly publication (no advertisements) is fairly critical of most of the brands/models it tests and reviews.
In the last few gun shows I've attended, there have been many, many of these guns for sale - all for prices a little less than $200, including two 8 round magazines. The story I got was that Spainish state police agencies had recently turned in thousands of them for replacement of other, newer models.
So, even though I've got a nice collection of Colt 1911A1s and S&W J, K, L, and N frame revolvers, I broke down and bought a Star Model BM at the Pasadena, Texas gunshow this afternoon. It was in fairly good shape, as everything functioned smoothly when I did the normal pre-buy tests, though the blued finish was probably only 85%, and it was a little dirty. Did it on a lark! And will clean it up in the next day or so, then take it to the range to see how it performs.
I wonder if any of you folks on this forum have any experience or thoughts regarding the Star Model BM?
Best regards, Jack B.
In the last few gun shows I've attended, there have been many, many of these guns for sale - all for prices a little less than $200, including two 8 round magazines. The story I got was that Spainish state police agencies had recently turned in thousands of them for replacement of other, newer models.
So, even though I've got a nice collection of Colt 1911A1s and S&W J, K, L, and N frame revolvers, I broke down and bought a Star Model BM at the Pasadena, Texas gunshow this afternoon. It was in fairly good shape, as everything functioned smoothly when I did the normal pre-buy tests, though the blued finish was probably only 85%, and it was a little dirty. Did it on a lark! And will clean it up in the next day or so, then take it to the range to see how it performs.
I wonder if any of you folks on this forum have any experience or thoughts regarding the Star Model BM?
Best regards, Jack B.